Job Description

You want to play a part in making NSW a better place to work, live and travel.

You've been developing your skills and are ready to work on projects that matter to the people of NSW. You know that quality matters and that delivering results requires a great team.

In this role, you'll:

Join the team responsible for maintaining one of Australia's most iconic landmarks, the Sydney Harbour Bridge. This is an exciting opportunity to work on one of the country's most recognised and respected pieces of infrastructure while contributing to its ongoing preservation and safety.

As a Painter Grade 1, you'll play a key role in preserving and protecting critical transport infrastructure through the safe application of industrial protective coatings and painting solutions. Working on a range of surfaces including steel and timber, you'll contribute to the delivery of high-quality maintenance outcomes while ensuring safety, compliance and operational excellence.

Your role will also include:

• Apply industrial protective coatings to steel, timber and other surfaces in line with quality and safety standards
• Carry out painting, preparation, labouring and maintenance activities using a range of tools, plant and equipment.
• Conduct plant safety checks, basic maintenance and record keeping to support safe operations.

For more information on this position and business unit, view the role description and information pack.

About you

You are a qualified painter with experience in painting, decorating, industrial coatings or a related trade environment. You have a strong commitment to safety, quality workmanship and environmental compliance, and enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team to achieve shared goals. You communicate effectively, support and mentor less experienced team members, and take a proactive approach to problem-solving. With strong literacy and numeracy skills, you are comfortable maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Essential requirements also includes:

• Certificate III in Painting and Decorating or equivalent and relevant experience that meets licencing requirements
• Current Construction Industry White Card
• Current unrestricted NSW motor vehicle driver's license
• Willingness to undertake any legislated or internal licensing or ticketing requirements as directed.

There will be opportunities for further training and career development. This is a permanent full time position, working a 38-hour week, 9-day fortnight and you may be required to work outside regular working hours occasionally.

The salary for this position is Painter Grade 1 ($1,487.00 per week plus super)

Further to basic salary other allowances will be paid to this position which includes:

Sydney Harbour Bridge allowance $271.60 per week ($14,123 per year)

Lead paint removal allowance $3.22 per hour (when you perform relevant tasks)

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Please submit your application via the online portal only and complete the screening questions.

Who we are

Transport for NSW provides a safe, integrated, and efficient transport system. We connect people, communities and industry every day.

Join us

Our workforce is as diverse as the community we serve. If you’d like further information on our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit Transport careers.

This is an in-person, on-site role.

Apply today

Applications close 11:59 PM Sunday 20 September 2026

For more information about this role, please contact MARCIA.PINTO2@TRANSPORT.NSW.GOV.AU.

Aboriginal people and people living with disability are supported throughout the recruitment process and at work, and we encourage you to apply. Visit Supporting Aboriginal People or Supporting People with Disability for more information or speak to your talent team member to arrange any adjustments to how you interact with us.

Learn more about how to apply via Our recruitment process | Transport for NSW

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